On 2024 discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the EU - Commission
AFET-PA-779393
Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Evin Incir
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This draft opinion addresses the 2024 EU budget discharge for the Commission, focusing on foreign affairs. It notes geopolitical instability, supports Ukraine aid, and calls for reinforced rule of law conditionality and reinstated UNRWA funding.¶¶ It highlights a 4.9% material error rate under heading 6 and urges implementation of ECA recommendations to improve financial controls.¶
Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control to incorporate these points into its motion for a resolution on the 2024 discharge.¶
Key points
- Notes that the EU has provided over €177 billion in support to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion and highlights the €50 billion Ukraine Facility adopted in 2024.¶
- Underlines the need to accelerate military and reconstruction aid to Ukraine.
- Emphasises the essential role of EU external policies under heading 6 in upholding EU values amid global challenges.¶
- Calls for reinforced rule of law conditionality in pre-accession assistance and highlights the €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans.
- Calls for full reinstatement of UNRWA access and funding with strong oversight to help the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- Notes the 4.9% material error rate under heading 6 in 2024, mainly linked to ineligible costs and procurement issues.¶
- Welcomes the Commission's effective controls over pre-financing clearance to international organisations.
- Calls for prompt implementation of ECA recommendations, including eliminating ambiguity in contracts and ensuring compliance with indirect cost limits.